Ebooks, scrollable text, pdfs

Hello all,
I am creating a simple ebook in indesign, using scrollable text. It is not working in an interactive pdf export. Is there a workaround for this?
I am creating a simple editors proofing pdf, and it would be great if that worked. I can create an alternative layout for the pages with scrollable text, but i rather do extra coding work than, "proofing" layout work.
Also, I think we may have other applications for the interactive pdf besides proofing if I can get it to work.
Also, I am having interactive pdf issues with buttons revealing object states and folio slideshows.
if there is a book or adobe tv lesson, please feel free to share.
Thank you for your time in advance.

Scrollable text is a DPS feature as are slideshows via MSO. MSOs also
work in SWF.
You may want to buy this book: http://amzn.to/13N06jN , Digital
Publishing with Adobe InDesign CS6. It will help you sort out the
different options for electronic publishing.

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